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FIRST THOUGHTS
The Westhope Group was delighted to be offered the opportunity to exhibit during 2013/14 at both The Hollies and the Knitting and Stitching shows. Most of the earlier Westhope Group exhibitions have travelled to more than one venue, however this year's venues are very different in scale and type of visitor so a slightly different approach was needed. After some discussion we agreed that we should use the Hollies exhibition to show our first thoughts on the theme of Shape Shifting, then develop these ideas further for larger scale pieces at the bigger shows. The pieces exhibited here are a mix of finished pieces, 'sketches' on paper and in thread, and maquettes which will be worked up into larger and more elaborate items. Many of these pieces will be shown alongside the new work at Alexandra Palace and Harrogate, helping to provide an insight into the design processes used by the different members of the group.
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 A point of viewby Ann Allison A set of logarithmic ovals, which change their configuration, depending on your point of view. Bobbin lace in enamelled copper wire. |  A point of view, detailby Ann Allison A set of logarithmic ovals, which change their configuration, depending on your point of view. Bobbin lace in enamelled copper wire. |  Deborah's secretby Deborah Robinson Black and pink made from old, washed lingerie. |
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 Experiments in dimensional fansby Ann Collier A combination of origami and pop-up art. |  Felt bowlby Mary Coleman |  Hangingby Mary Coleman |
 Hanging, detailby Mary Coleman |  If wishes were fishesby Kitty Mason Reflects that the dreams of youth change over time into the wishes of the older person. Bobbin lace in mixed threads and plastic bags. |  Leaves in the landscapeby Margaret Clark |
 Pancake rocksby Pat Gibson A miniature hanging using a needlelace stitch to represent rock formation. Thread is stainless steel with a linen core so giving the thread a stiffness of its own. |  Partial stellated icosahedronby Pamela Layzell Putting points on all 20 faces of an icosahedron made for a very unstable solid, so 4 points had to go. Cotton, wool and wire needlelace (18cm x 18cm x 14cm) |  Metamorphosisby Anne Dyer Many things do or can change quietly from one shape to another, sometimes along only one possible route and sometimes at the whim of chance or the maker. |
 Purseby Pat Gibson A geometric shape manipulated in PaintShop Pro. Worked in needlelace with an emphasis on the cordonette decoration. |  Red letter day 1by Alison Tolson Worked in knitting yarn, linen and wire, using a simple pattern shape to create temporary wearable accessories (1 of 3 pieces) |  Red letter day 2by Alison Tolson Worked in knitting yarn, linen and wire, using a simple pattern shape to create temporary wearable accessories (1 of 3 pieces) |
 Red letter day 3by Alison Tolson Worked in knitting yarn, linen and wire, using a simple pattern shape to create temporary wearable accessories (1 of 3 pieces) |  Rough diamondsby Robina Melville Tambour lace inspired by the merging, shifting triangular shapes seen on the surface of a diamond viewed through a microscope. Worked in colours of the Suffrage movement. Silk, cotton and metallic thread. |  Rough diamonds, detailby Robina Melville Tambour lace inspired by the merging, shifting triangular shapes seen on the surface of a diamond viewed through a microscope. Worked in colours of the Suffrage movement. Silk, cotton and metallic thread. |
 Seven sorts of shape shifting, detail 1by Gil Dye Seventeenth century motifs interpreted in a selection of techniques and materials, illustrating seven linear patterns. |  Seven sorts of shape shifting, detail 2by Gil Dye Seventeenth century motifs interpreted in a selection of techniques and materials, illustrating seven linear patterns. |  Seven sorts of shape shifting, detail 3by Gil Dye Seventeenth century motifs interpreted in a selection of techniques and materials, illustrating seven linear patterns. |
 Seven sorts of shape shiftingby Gil Dye Seventeenth century motifs interpreted in a selection of techniques and materials, illustrating seven linear patterns. |  Sliding linesby Anne Dyer From the ideas of Escher and the patterns of change ringing, moving in a circle from simplicity to simplicity through great elaboration. |  Sweetheartsby Deborah Robinson Made from old lace. |
 There has to be an odd oneby Pat Gibson Fuchsia flowers in a stylised format. Worked in paper thread and attached to cheese wire to give mobility and movement. In a vessel of Pelmet Vilene. |  There has to be an odd one, detail 1by Pat Gibson Fuchsia flowers in a stylised format. Worked in paper thread and attached to cheese wire to give mobility and movement. In a vessel of Pelmet Vilene. |  There has to be an odd one, detail 2by Pat Gibson Fuchsia flowers in a stylised format. Worked in paper thread and attached to cheese wire to give mobility and movement. In a vessel of Pelmet Vilene. |
 Threeby Ann Wheeler Three free-standing bobbin/needlelace figures 30cm tall |  Three, detailby Ann Wheeler Three free-standing bobbin/needlelace figures 30cm tall |  Tumbling tetrahedraby Pamela Layzell As I played with turning equilateral triangles, the triangles suddenly turned into 3 dimensional tetrahedra Needlace, felt, nylon net and wire. 25cm x 38cm |
 Tumbling tetrahedra, detailby Pamela Layzell As I played with turning equilateral triangles, the triangles suddenly turned into 3 dimensional tetrahedra Needlace, felt, nylon net and wire. 25cm x 38cm |  Tumbling tetrahedra, detailby Pamela Layzell As I played with turning equilateral triangles, the triangles suddenly turned into 3 dimensional tetrahedra Needlace, felt, nylon net and wire. 25cm x 38cm |  Wedding fanby Deborah Robinson Small hearts edging, made from pieces of modern lace. |
 What triangle?by Pamela Layzell Is there a triangle here? Needlelace and acrylic on canvas. 20cm x 20cm |  Wire bowlby Mary Coleman |
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